Examination of Smell
Examination of Smell PURPOSE The purpose of testing smell is to assess for dysfunction of the olfactory (first) cranial nerves. WHEN TO EXAMINE SMELL Testing the sense of smell does…
Examination of Taste
Examination of Taste PURPOSE The main purpose of testing taste is to look for evidence of dysfunction of the sensory fibers of the facial (seventh) cranial nerve that convey taste…
Examination of the Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles
Examination of the Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles PURPOSE The main purpose of the examination of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles is to assess for dysfunction of the spinal accessory (eleventh)…
Examination of Tongue Movement
Examination of Tongue Movement PURPOSE The main purpose of the examination of motor function of the tongue is to look for evidence of dysfunction of the hypoglossal (twelfth) cranial nerve….
Examination of Palatal Function
Examination of Palatal Function PURPOSE The main purpose of assessment of the palate during the neurologic examination is to look for evidence of dysfunction of the vagus (tenth) nerve. In…
Examination of Hearing
Examination of Hearing PURPOSE The main purpose of the examination of hearing during the neurologic examination is to assess for gross dysfunction of the acoustic (eighth) nerves. WHEN TO EXAMINE…
Examination of Jaw Strength
Examination of Jaw Strength PURPOSE The purpose of the examination of jaw strength is to look for evidence of dysfunction of the motor component of the trigeminal (fifth) nerve in…
Examination of Facial Strength
Examination of Facial Strength PURPOSE The purpose of the examination of facial strength is to assess for lesions of the central or peripheral nervous system motor pathways that move the…
Examination of Facial Sensation
Examination of Facial Sensation PURPOSE The main purpose of the examination of facial sensation is to assess for lesions involving the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve. Another purpose is to assess…
Examination of Eye Movements
Examination of Eye Movements PURPOSE The main purpose of the examination of eye movements is to look for evidence of dysfunction of the third or sixth cranial nerves, the extraocular…
